Postcode Analysis Sunderland, North East

SR3 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR3 1BH.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR3 1BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 44, SR3 1BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR3 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from High Newport in Sunderland. Administratively it sits within Silksworth ward and the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SR3 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00044733 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR3 1BH. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SR3 1BH has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences58
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order17
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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New Silksworth Academy Infant

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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New Silksworth Academy Junior

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth

Good135 pupils0.8 km
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Farringdon Academy

Good394 pupils1.1 km
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Plains Farm Academy

Good192 pupils1.2 km
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Thorney Close Primary School

Good260 pupils1.3 km
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Good897 pupils1.4 km
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Mill Hill Primary School

Good412 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners0.8 km
  • Green Bamboo0.8 km
  • Shan Tandoori0.8 km
  • The Hut0.2 km
  • Wokafella1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Sandhu1.0 km
  • The Range0.8 km
  • Edward Chaston Limited0.7 km
  • Kens Convenient Store (Londis)0.2 km
  • Millers Bakers0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Comrades Club Silksworth0.5 km
  • Lakeside Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • St Leonards Catholic Club0.8 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.7 km
  • Donkins0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe (Inside The Range)0.8 km
  • Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Relish The Thought0.5 km
  • Fausto Atletico0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sunderland3.6 km
  • St Peters4.0 km
  • Stadium of Light4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Silksworth Lane-Newport Hill0.2 km
  • Warwick Terrace-Durham Terrace0.2 km
  • Silksworth Lane- Warwick Terrace0.2 km
  • Warwick Terrace-Durham Terrace0.2 km
  • Cumberland Road0.2 km